This Awesome Detangling Brush Is the Stuff Hair Dreams Are Made Of

Anyone with curly, coily, or extremely wavy hair knows how difficult it can be to manage, and how important a good detangling brush is. Don't get me wrong, I'm totally in love with the bounce and tightness of my natural curls (most days) but that doesn't mean they're not high-maintenance. For me, shampooing is the easiest part of my hair care routine; the difficult part—the actual detangling—comes once I’ve rinsed my hair clean.

Whether I’m detangling in the shower while my hair is soaking wet or waiting until it's only slightly damp before I start, detangling my hair is definitely a process—and not one that I could say I enjoyed—until I found my new holy-grail brush. I'd like to think the Tangle Teezer's Ultimate Detangler was delivered to me on the wings of angels. I had already been a fan of the original Tangle Teezer (which you hold in the palm of your hand) but once I was offered the opportunity to try the upgraded version of the brush—now with built-in handle—I knew I couldn't pass it up.

B.B. (or Before Brush), I was already using the original Tangle Teezer as a prelude to the hardcore detangling I'd inevitably wind up doing afterwards with a wide tooth comb. Although I liked using the first Tangle Teezer to gently remove knots and tangles with minimal snagging, it wasn't enough to really smooth out my hair (I was telling the truth when I said it's high maintenance). The design of the brush's teeth allow my hair—even the really, really knotty parts—to pass through without accidentally snapping any strands, which is more than I can say for my day-to-day paddle brush.

Now that I have the Ultimate Detangler, I realize that the handle is super clutch for control purposes. I feel like it’s more than well equipped to take on even the most difficult tangles with ease. To get the best use out of the brush, I typically separate my hair into sections while it's damp or hydrate with leave-in conditioner, then brush each section one by one until I've covered my entire head. I used to think it was almost impossible to create a sleek low bun with my curls, but with this tool even my wildest hair dreams are possible (no matter how basic they may be).

The best part? Right now this miracle brush (plus a few others from the brand) are on sale at Ulta, which is more than enough reason to test out the Tangle Teezer for yourself. Trust me—your curls will thank you.